.Stephen Owner, ESPNAug 7, 2024, 12:20 PM ETCloseStephen signed up with ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL at large. Stephen finished first place in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Media Media Editors competition, as well as he is a previous top-10 champion in explanatory writing in the Associated Media Athletics Editors nationwide contest. He has narrated the NFL given that 2005, dealing with the Tampa bay Bay Buccaneers coming from 2005-2013 and also the Colts since 2013. He has formerly worked with the Miami Adviser, Tampa Fl Bay Moments, Indianapolis Star and also The Athletic.WESTFIELD, Ind.-- Indianapolis Colts beginning pass receiver Josh Downs left behind exercise with an ankle trauma Wednesday early morning, requiring the help of pair of team wage earners to leave the area prior to being actually proceeded a cart to the storage locker room.The Colts did not make known specific information about the accident, yet a source informed ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Downs experienced a higher ankle sprain.Downs, entering his 2nd NFL time, is a vital participant of the Colts' offense after recording 68 masquerades 771 backyards final period-- second on the team in both categories.Editor's Picks1 RelatedAdding to the stress of the personal injury was actually the simple fact that it may have been actually possible to avoid. Downs was actually tackled coming from behind on the play by safety and security Scar Cross as Downs was heading out of bounds after capturing a quick elapsed coming from quarterback Anthony Richardson. Better, the play can be found in a 7-on-7 period where physicality is actually generally discouraged.Coach Shane Steichen was critical of Cross' deal with, stating, "We've reached be actually brilliant. Our experts are actually completing fast yet our experts have actually reached remain off the ground and our company can't decrease, bottom line." Steichen reprimanded Cross on the area following the play, even while Downs was still being joined to.Speaking to press reporters after method, Cross pointed out, "We are actually contending, playing soccer. Josh is my individual. I enjoy him to fatality." If Downs is out for a prolonged time frame, it raises the risks in the war for the Colts' No. 3 pass receiver spot responsible for No. 1 Michael Pittman Jr. and also Downs at No. 2. Veteran Alec Pierce as well as novice Adonai Mitchell have actually been actually varying along with the starting outburst, along with trains waiting for one to distinct. Each have presented significant improvement in latest methods, and also trainers anticipate each will certainly contribute in the offense.